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From cookware to chemical-processing equipment, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.

304/304L stainless steel contains less carbon than standard 304 for better weldability.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ACTIVITY after your order ships.

304/304L Stainless Steel Rods

Yield Strength: 30,000 psi
Hardness: Rockwell B75 (Medium)
Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Specifications Met: ASTM A276

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Straightness Tolerance		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
1 9/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Cold Worked	1/8" per 5 ft.	00000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000

Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel with Certification

All come with a traceable lot number and test report. From cookware to chemical-processing equipment, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.

304/304L stainless steel contains less carbon than standard 304 for better weldability.

304/304L Stainless Steel Rods

Yield Strength: 30,000 psi
Hardness: Rockwell B75 (Medium)
Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Specifications Met: ASTM A276

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Straightness Tolerance		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
1 9/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Cold Worked	1/8" per 5 ft.	00000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000

Easy-to-Machine 303 Stainless Steel

Widely used for fabricating fittings and fasteners, 303 stainless steel machines quickly without sticking to cutting tools. It maintains its corrosion resistance up to the maximum temperature.

Rods and Discs

Yield Strength: 25,000 psi
Hardness:
Inch Sizes: Rockwell B75 (Medium)
Metric Sizes: Rockwell B85 (Medium)
Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Specifications Met:
Inch Sizes: ASTM A582
Metric Sizes: ASTM A276, ASTM A564, ASTM A582

Inch
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Straightness Tolerance		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
1 9/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Cold Drawn	1/8" per 5 ft.	0000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000

Easy-to-Machine 303 Stainless Steel with Certification

A traceable lot number and test report is furnished with each piece. Widely used for fabricating fittings and fasteners, 303 stainless steel machines quickly without sticking to cutting tools. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.

Rods

Yield Strength: 25,000 psi
Hardness: Rockwell B75 (Medium)
Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Specifications Met: ASTM A582

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Straightness Tolerance		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
1 9/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Cold Drawn	1/8" per 5 ft.	0000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel

The addition of molybdenum gives 316 stainless steel excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance up to the maximum temperature.

316/316L stainless steel contains less carbon than standard 316 for better weldability.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ACTIVITY after your order ships.

Rods and Discs

Yield Strength:
Inch Sizes: 30,000 psi
Metric Sizes: 29,000 psi
Hardness:
Inch Sizes: Rockwell B75 (Medium)
Metric Sizes: Rockwell B80 (Medium)
Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Specifications Met:
Inch Sizes: ASTM A276

316/316L Stainless Steel
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Straightness Tolerance		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
Inch
1 9/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Cold Worked	1/8" per 5 ft.	00000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel with Certification

All come with a traceable lot number and test report. The addition of molybdenum gives 316 stainless steel excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.

316/316L stainless steel contains less carbon than standard 316 for better weldability.

Rods

Yield Strength: 30,000 psi
Hardness: Rockwell B75 (Medium)
Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Specifications Met: ASTM A276

316/316L Stainless Steel
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Straightness Tolerance		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
1 9/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Cold Worked	1/8" per 5 ft.	0000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

With a higher chromium content than 15-5 PH stainless steel, this high-strength 17-4 PH offers better corrosion resistance. It is also known as 630 stainless steel. This material maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1100° F.

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ACTIVITY after your order ships.

Rods

Yield Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Rockwell C30 (Hard)
Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: Yes
Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C45
Specifications Met: ASTM A564, AMS 5643

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Straightness Tolerance	Magnetic Properties		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
1 9/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Cold Drawn	1/16" per 5 ft.	Magnetic	00000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel with Certification

All come with a traceable lot number and test report. With a higher chromium content than 15-5 PH stainless steel, this high-strength 17-4 PH offers better corrosion resistance. It is also known as 630 stainless steel. This material maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1100° F.

Rods

Yield Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Rockwell C30 (Hard)
Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: Yes
Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C45
Specifications Met: ASTM A564, AMS 5643

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Straightness Tolerance	Magnetic Properties		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
1 9/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Cold Worked	1/16" per 5 ft.	Magnetic	0000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

Easy-to-Machine 416 Stainless Steel

One of the most machinable types of stainless steel available, 416 contains sulfur for fast machining without clogging cutting tools. It's used for gears, screws, and shafts. This material maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1200° F.

Rods

Yield Strength: 40,000 psi
Hardness: Rockwell B80 (Medium)
Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: Yes
Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C40
Specifications Met: ASTM A582

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Straightness Tolerance	Magnetic Properties		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
1 9/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Cold Worked	1/8" per 5 ft.	Magnetic	00000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000

Tight-Tolerance Easy-to-Machine W1 Tool Steel Rods

Yield Strength: 50,000 psi
Hardness: Rockwell B95 (Medium)
Heat Treatable: Yes
Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C65
Specifications Met: ASTM A686

These rods, also called drill rod, are ground and held to strict diameter and straightness tolerances. They are ready to be turned in a lathe. With lower amounts of alloy elements than other tool steels, W1 offers excellent machinability. This water-hardening material is often used for hammers, files, taps, and reamers. These rods are decarb-free for a uniform surface that will consistently accept heat treating.

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Heat Treatment	Mechanical Finish	Straightness Tolerance		1 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
1.5625"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Annealed (Softened)	Ground	0.005" per ft.	00000000	000000	000000	0000000

Ultra-Machinable 360 Brass Rods and Discs

Yield Strength:
Inch sizes: 15,000 psi
Metric sizes: 23,000 psi
Hardness: See table
Temper:
Inch sizes: H02 (1/2 Hard)
Metric sizes: 1/2 Hard
Heat Treatable: No
Specifications Met:
Inch sizes: ASTM B16
Metric sizes: European Standard EN 12164

With the highest lead content of all the brass alloys, 360 offers the best machinability. Often called free-machining and free-cutting brass, it stands up to high-speed drilling, milling, and tapping operations with minimal wear on your tools. It’s commonly used for gears, pinions, and lock components.

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ACTIVITY after your order ships.

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance Range	Hardness		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
1 9/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Rockwell B25 (Soft)	0000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

Ultra-Machinable 360 Brass Rods with Certification

Yield Strength: 15,000 psi
Hardness:
3/32" to 15/32" dia.: Not Rated
All other sizes: Rockwell B25 (Soft)
Temper: H02 (1/2 Hard)
Heat Treatable: No
Specifications Met: ASTM B16

These rods come with a traceable lot number and test report. With the highest lead content of all the brass alloys, 360 offers the best machinability. Often called free-machining and free-cutting brass, it stands up to high-speed drilling, milling, and tapping operations with minimal wear on your tools. It’s commonly used for gears, pinions, and lock components.

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance Range		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
1 9/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	0000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

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